1/5

Beethoven's Fifth (and its famed associations with Fate) sounded a complementary, contrapuntal note to the ongoing themes of Liberty and Independence, and was a poignant way for Josh and I to spend our final night in the Netherlands.

The orchestra was confident and loose, at least to my ears. They weren't wearing their professionalism on their collective sleeve, which I love.

And the Fifth wasn't morose and oh so earnest like you sometimes hear it. It was light, in keeping with the spirit of the Netherlands, and more of an exploration of Fate + Joy.

Good times.